Infection Control Registered Nurse

Responsibilities RN, Registered Nurse 10 K sign on Bonus Mesilla Valley Hospital (UHS facility) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico that provides mental health and drug & alcohol addiction services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. Mesilla Valley Hosptial is currently seeking a FT Infection Control Registered Nurse. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for creating and coordinating the activities of the Infection Prevention Plan, assuring direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff. RN is also responsible for the 24 hour operational management of the Employee Health Program at Mesilla Valley Hospital. Responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating; reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all Nursing staff required training. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; previous supervisory experience and BSN preferred. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years experience as a registered nurse and four years experience in organizational performance within an acute psychiatric or residential treatment setting preferred. Must have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Additional Requirements: Currently licensed to practice by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing. Qualifications for Infection Prevention may be met through ongoing annual education, training, experience, and/or certification through the Certification Board for Infection Control and/or having a qualified consultant to assist, and/or Evidence of continuing education in infection prevention procedures as approved by APIC annually. SKILLS: Must be knowledgeable regarding the standards of Joint Commission/CMS and other applicable regulatory agencies. Direct service staff must complete a minimum of 20 hours of pre-service training including CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention. Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Free Basic Life Insurance Flexible shifts Tuition Reimbursement Program Student Loan Forgiveness Program UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to